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Acts 15:2–4

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When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
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From verse 2

  1. Acts 15:22–23Rank 1 from verse 2
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    22Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

    23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

  2. Acts 15:6–7Rank 2 from verse 2
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    6¶ And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

    7And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

  3. Galatians 2:1–2Rank 3 from verse 2
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    1THEN fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

    2And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

  4. 2 Corinthians 11:5Rank 4 from verse 2
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    5For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

  5. Acts 11:30Rank 5 from verse 2
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    30Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

  6. Acts 15:4Rank 6 from verse 2
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    4And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

  7. Galatians 1:6–10Rank 7 from verse 2
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    6I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

    7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

    8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

    9As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

    10For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

  8. Galatians 2:5Rank 8 from verse 2
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    5To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

  9. 1 Corinthians 1:1Rank 9 from verse 2
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    1PAUL, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

  10. 1 Corinthians 9:19–23Rank 10 from verse 2
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    19For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

    20And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

    21To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

    22To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

    23And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

  11. 1 Samuel 8:7Rank 11 from verse 2
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    7And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

  12. Acts 10:23Rank 12 from verse 2
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    23Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

  13. Acts 11:12Rank 13 from verse 2
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    12And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:

  14. Acts 15:25Rank 14 from verse 2
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    25It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  15. Acts 15:27Rank 15 from verse 2
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    27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.

  16. Acts 16:4Rank 16 from verse 2
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    4And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

  17. Acts 21:18Rank 17 from verse 2
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    18And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

  18. Exodus 18:23Rank 18 from verse 2
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    23If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.

  19. Jude 1:3Rank 19 from verse 2
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    3Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

  20. Philemon 1:8–9Rank 20 from verse 2
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    8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

    9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

From verse 3

  1. Acts 14:27Rank 1 from verse 3
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    27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

  2. Acts 21:5Rank 2 from verse 3
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    5And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.

  3. 1 Corinthians 16:11Rank 3 from verse 3
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    11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

  4. 1 Corinthians 16:6Rank 4 from verse 3
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    6And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

  5. Acts 11:18–19Rank 5 from verse 3
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    18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

    19¶ Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

  6. Acts 15:12Rank 6 from verse 3
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    12¶ Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

  7. Romans 15:24Rank 7 from verse 3
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    24Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

  8. Titus 3:13Rank 8 from verse 3
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    13Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

  9. 2 Corinthians 1:16Rank 9 from verse 3
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    16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judæa.

  10. 3 John 1:6–8Rank 10 from verse 3
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    6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

    7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

    8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

  11. Acts 13:48Rank 11 from verse 3
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    48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

  12. Acts 13:52Rank 12 from verse 3
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    52And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

  13. Acts 21:19–20Rank 13 from verse 3
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    19And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.

    20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

  14. Acts 28:15Rank 14 from verse 3
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    15And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

  15. Acts 8:14Rank 15 from verse 3
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    14Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

  16. Isaiah 60:4–5Rank 16 from verse 3
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    4Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.

    5Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.

  17. Isaiah 66:12–14Rank 17 from verse 3
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    12For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.

    13As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

    14And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the Lord shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.

  18. Luke 15:23–24Rank 18 from verse 3
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    23And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

    24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

  19. Luke 15:32Rank 19 from verse 3
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    32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

  20. Luke 15:5–10Rank 20 from verse 3
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    5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

    6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

    7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

    8¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

    9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

    10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

From verse 4

  1. Acts 14:27Rank 1 from verse 4
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    27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

  2. Acts 15:12Rank 2 from verse 4
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    12¶ Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

  3. Acts 15:3Rank 3 from verse 4
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    3And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  4. Acts 21:17Rank 4 from verse 4
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    17And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

  5. Romans 15:18Rank 5 from verse 4
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    18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

  6. 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 6 from verse 4
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    10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

  7. 2 Corinthians 5:19Rank 7 from verse 4
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    19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

  8. 2 Corinthians 6:1Rank 8 from verse 4
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    1WE then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

  9. 2 John 1:10Rank 9 from verse 4
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    10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

  10. 3 John 1:8–10Rank 10 from verse 4
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    8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

    9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

    10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

  11. Acts 18:27Rank 11 from verse 4
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    27And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

  12. Acts 21:19Rank 12 from verse 4
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    19And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.

  13. Colossians 4:10Rank 13 from verse 4
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    10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

  14. Matthew 10:40Rank 14 from verse 4
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    40¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  15. Romans 15:7Rank 15 from verse 4
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    7Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

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Acts 15:2

COMBINED MEANING

small

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1. Little or limited in size, amount, number, extent, strength, power, rank, or importance. 2. Fine or minute; broken or ground into small particles. 3. In “no small,” considerable or great. 4. In “small cattle,” sheep and goats, as distinguished from oxen or larger cattle.

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dissension

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Strong disagreement, contention, strife, or conflict that separates persons into opposing sides.

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determined

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of determine, meaning to decide or render judgment.

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certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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Acts 15:3

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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church

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Sense 1: An assembly or congregation belonging to God or Christ. Sense 2: In passages identifying the church with Christ's body, the body of which Christ is the head.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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passed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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caused

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of cause, meaning to make something happen.

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joy

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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

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Acts 15:4

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received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

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church

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Sense 1: An assembly or congregation belonging to God or Christ. Sense 2: In passages identifying the church with Christ's body, the body of which Christ is the head.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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declared

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of declare, meaning to make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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15:1AND certain men which came down from Judæa taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

15:2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

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15:3And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

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15:4And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

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15:5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

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